Rainwater Diversion Projects 2011

Heavy rains early in Winter of 2010/2011 revealed a need to upgrade runoff management facilities at Gil's house, next door. Runoff non-management on his property directly impacts us. a) Surface water was running down the property line and through our front yard, causing erosion. b) Dirt under our house getting wet early in the season. c) As an indicator of more moisture in the ground, moss has been growing on our patio, which it never did before. Three stages of maintenance: 1) Extension of stream to catch surface runoff. 2) Replumb shared downspout collection point to eliminate leakage. 3) New french drain at far end of Gil's yard to minimize water into his back yard (which finds its way under our house). Hands in the dirt: Satisfying work that you can see what's been done. Fortunately, soft dirt = easy digging.